October 14, 2018 Weekend Bulletin

Events & Announcements

Welcome to Vancouver Church. Connecting and building meaningful relationships is a huge part of what we believe in. We would love to hear from you. Please fill out a Connections Card, located in the seat back in front of you, and place it in the offering bucket or take it to the Welcome Center after the gathering.

JOY Fellowship Tuesday, October 16. This monthly luncheon for senior adults typically gets together on the third Tuesday of each month from 12 noon-2pm in the King’s Way High School cafeteria. The cost is $6. You are always encouraged to bring a friend! This month, if your last name begins with the letter L-Z, please bring a dessert to share with others.

Friday Game Night, October 19. Grab your favorite board game and come for an evening of fun in the fireside room at 7pm. This monthly connection event offers all ages an opportunity to get to know someone new over a friendly game. Everyone is invited! Questions? Call Justin 360-909-8806.

Middle School Youth Collective. Meet us at Bi-Zi Farms from 6:30-8:30pm on Monday, October 29 for a fun night of pizza, prizes, and solving the notorious corn maze! Make sure to bring a friend, and wear clothes that can get dirty. Water proof shoes are highly recommended. Cost is $7. Register online at: vchurch.org/youthcollective.

High School Youth Collective will be having a costume party on Wednesday, October 31st 7-9:30pm, including food and a costume contest with prizes, plus our regular weekly youth group. It’s a great night to bring friends who have never come to youth group. We will see you at our regular Wednesday night location, the DeFrance Household ( you’ll find directions to Wednesday gathering on our website). In the costume contest, you will be competing for one of these three titles, so bring your A-game! Overall Best Costume wins a $50 visa gift card; The Punniest Costume wins a $25 visa gift card; The Best Pair/Group Costume wins $25 to Dutch Bros. Register online at: vchurch.org/youthcollective.

Loss of a Spouse seminar Monday, November 5 from 6:30-8:30pm. Widowed? Help is here and hope is possible. Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? At this seminar you’ll discover: Other people understand and have found ways to make it through; Why it won’t always hurt so much; Reasons for hope; Practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse. Email Barbara Waite at b_waite@comcast.net for the location and registration. $5 for workbook.

Giving. Text any $ amount to 84321. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Giving envelopes and ‘Revive & Thrive’ envelopes are always available at the Welcome Center and in the church office.

Opportunities to Serve

Short Term Mission Trip. We’re sending a team to Central America in April 2019. We’ll be supporting and building relationships with the local church. We will also be supporting the work of our missionaries, Jason & Abby Torgeson. If you’re interested, plan to attend an informational meeting TODAY in the fireside room after The 11 gathering or after The 6. If you are unable to attend today’s meeting but want to learn more, email Peter Henrichs at missions@vancouverchurch.org.

Community Partner Spotlight October: Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Stop by the Operation Christmas Child display table in the foyer every Sunday during the month and select a free cardboard shoe box to be stuffed full of gift items, love, and prayers for children in need around the world. Durable plastic, pre-printed, boxes are also available for purchase; 2 boxes for $5. You choose the age and gender of the recipient(s). Gift item ideas and instructions are included in each shoe box. Samaritan’s Purse requests $9 be included per box for shipping costs. Bring your filled boxes back to the church anytime during the month of October.

Giving Closet • 2804 B NE 65th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661 • 360-993-4800 Our Fall Fashion Show Fundraising event is October 17! A few seats are still available so go to www.givingcloset.org and purchase your ticket today! Your attendance helps us continue to provide care for the many needy families right here in our own community. For more info on volunteering or other ways you can help, email vicki@givingcloset.org.

Vancouver Jail Ministry gladly accepts your donations of soft-covered Christian reading material. The jail no longer accepts magazines. These materials help encourage inmates, and gives them inspiring thoughts! Please bring your donations for the Jail Ministry to the church office.